Sony is about to give its PlayStation Portal remote player a sleek new look. According to a reliable leaker, a black variant of the device is on its way, offering a new alternative to the current white model.

Billbil-kun, known for many accurate leaks on Dealabs, claims that a black PlayStation Portal will be available in limited quantities soon. This new model will be priced the same as the existing white version, meaning it will come out at £199.99/$199.99/€219.99. This is great news for gamers who prefer a more understated aesthetic or want a device that better matches their other gaming gear.

In addition to the black Portal handheld, billbil-kun (via Dealabs) also reports that Sony is releasing a range of PlayStation 5 peripherals in black, including a DualSense Edge controller, the Pulse Elite wireless headphones, and the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. And for fans of cooperative alien-blasting action, Sony is also reportedly releasing a Helldivers 2-themed DualSense controller, according to the same leaker.

The black versions of these peripherals will, like the black Portal, reportedly be priced the same as their white counterparts. This means you can grab the DualSense Edge controller in black for £209.99/$199.99/€239.99, the Pulse Elite Wireless Headphones for £129.99/$149.99/€149.99, and the Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds for £199.99/$199.99/€219.99. The Helldivers 2-themed controller will be available for £74.99/$84.99/€84.99.

KitGuru says: With a new black PlayStation Portal and a range of stylish black peripherals on the horizon, Sony is giving gamers even more options to personalise their gaming experience.

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Dave the Diver, the charming and addictive underwater adventure RPG, continues to reel in players, surpassing the 5 million copies sold worldwide.

Developer Mintrocket took to X to celebrate the milestone, highlighting the game's continued success since its launch in 2023. This impressive figure comes just after announcing 3 million sales in January, demonstrating the game's enduring appeal and steady growth.

Dave the Diver has garnered critical acclaim for its unique blend of genres, combining deep-sea exploration, fishing, restaurant management, and RPG elements into a surprisingly cohesive and engaging experience. Currently sitting at an Opencritic score of 90 with 100% recommendation by critics (one of the few games to achieve it), it's easy to understand how an indie game could sell these many copies.

Mintrocket has been diligently supporting the game with consistent updates, including crossover DLC content featuring popular titles like Dredge and Godzilla. This has undoubtedly also helped to keep the game relevant over a year after its launch.

Dave the Diver is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. While there's no word yet on a potential Xbox release, the game's popularity across multiple platforms suggests it could be a worthwhile addition to Xbox's portfolio.

KitGuru says: Did you play Dave the Diver? Do you think the game deserves the praise it gets?

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The highly anticipated hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, is ready to assemble! With its official launch just around the corner, developer Second Dinner Studios has announced that the game has gone gold, signalling a smooth liftoff for the upcoming hero shooter.

While leveraging a popular IP like Marvel doesn't guarantee success, Marvel Rivals has generated significant excitement, even if it's often considered a third-person Overwatch. The game's recent betas have showcased its gameplay and diverse roster of iconic Marvel characters, leaving fans looking for more.

Now, with the “gone gold” announcement, players can be more assured that the December 6th launch date is locked and loaded. While the traditional significance of “going gold” has diminished in the age of day-one patches and ongoing updates, it still signifies a level of confidence and polish that gamers like to hear.

Marvel Rivals is already making waves on Steam, sitting at number six on the platform's most wishlisted games. The strong pre-release interest and generally positive reception of the betas suggest the game could face a massive influx of players at launch. Hopefully, the servers will be able to deal with it.

Second Dinner Studios hasn't been resting on its laurels since the beta concluded. They've continued to refine the gameplay, add new content, and bolster the already impressive roster of heroes. Recent announcements have confirmed the addition of Moon Knight and Hawkeye, increasing the total number of playable characters to 28 heroes.

Furthermore, the developers have committed to full transparency by displaying detailed hero metrics, including pick rates and win rates, to provide players with valuable insights into the game's balance and meta. Three new maps have also been revealed, including the planet of Klyntar, Intergalactic Wakanda, and a Hydra fortress. The game will be available free-to-play on December 6th for PC and consoles.

KitGuru says: Are you interested in Marvel Rivals? Will you be playing it at launch or will you be waiting for reviews before jumping in?

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Round8 Studios impressed a lot of gamers with Lies of P. Now, the studio is ready for its next project, which is set to be a Sci-Fi survival horror game. 

While Lies of P falls into the ‘Soulslike' category, Round8's next game with be notably different, with a pivot over to horror and Sci-Fi. According to South Korean news outlet, EBN, this new game is targeting both PC and consoles and is being developed with Unreal Engine 5.

While this new game is on the way, the studio isn't quite done with Lies of P yet. It is also claimed that there are plans for a new Lies of P DLC in 2025.

Lies of P first launched in October 2023 and following its success, director Ji Won Choi confirmed plans for a sequel.

KitGuru Says: Lies of P ended up being fantastic, but I am going to be most interested in this new Sci-Fi horror game that seems to be on the way. 

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Intel has confirmed to its partners that the Arc Battlemage series will be officially announced next week, with a release coming later in December. The B580 and B570 will be the first graphics cards of the series to be released, but more are expected to come later.

According to VideoCardz, Intel will officially unveil the Battlemage lineup and its new Xe2-HPG architecture on December 3rd. The initial launch will focus on two models, the Arc B580 and the Arc B570, both aimed at the budget-friendly GPU segment.

Intel will also be releasing its own Limited Edition version of the B580, often considered the reference design. Reviews for this card are expected to go live on December 12th, coinciding with its official launch. Interestingly, Intel plans to separate the review embargoes for its Limited Edition and custom designs from board partners (AIBs). Reviews for AIB models are scheduled to drop a day later, on December 13th.

While specific details about the B580 and B570 remain under wraps, leaks suggest that the B580 will boast 20 Xe2-Cores, while the B570 will pack 18 Xe2-Cores. We expect Intel to confirm these specifications and reveal more information about pricing and performance during the official announcement.

It's still unclear whether Intel plans to launch lower- or higher-end Battlemage GPUs alongside the B580 and B570. However, with Nvidia and AMD also gearing up to release new GPUs in early 2025, Intel might have a few surprises up its sleeve to capture the attention of budget-conscious gamers.

KitGuru says: Do you think Intel's new Battlemage desktop GPUs will disrupt the lower-end segment of the GPU market? How do you think these two new Intel GPUs will compare to AMD's and Nvidia's current lower-end GPUs?

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Intel's Arc B580 is generating a lot of buzz as its launch draws near, but can it live up to the hype? A new Geekbench leak offers a glimpse of its potential performance, while various retailers' listings spotted online suggest the card will be priced around $250.

Starting with the Geekbench entry shared by Tomasz Gawroński, the leaked benchmark shows the Arc B580 being tested on a high-end Intel system featuring a Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and a Z890 motherboard. While the OpenCL benchmark used in the test isn't a direct indicator of gaming performance, it does provide some interesting insights.

The entry reveals that the B580 has 160 Execution Units (EUs), which translates to 20 Xe2 cores based on what we know about the Battlemage architecture. This aligns with previous leaks and rumours about the B580's core count. The detailed results page also confirms a GPU clock speed of 2850 MHz and 12 GB of VRAM, matching the specifications of the recently leaked ASRock B580 cards.

However, the OpenCL score of 78,743 points is surprisingly low, even falling short of the Arc A580, which is expected to be less capable than the upcoming B580. This suggests that the tested B580 might be an early engineering sample or that drivers are still not fully ready for the new discrete GPU architecture.

Adding to the reports on the B580, @momomo_us has spotted various listings for an Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition. Based on the limited-edition Arc A700-series cards released by Intel, this one likely refers to Intel's reference design. Averaging all the listed prices for the B580 Limited Edition (minus the $374 listing), the card will likely cost around $250-260.

This aggressive pricing could make the B580 a compelling option for budget-conscious gamers, especially considering its 12 GB VRAM capacity. However, with the Arc A580 currently available for as low as $169, the B580's price point puts it in direct competition with the A750 and A770, which are now selling for around $229.

KitGuru says: At the listed prices, do you think the B580 will be a decent alternative to the existing solutions?

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Each week, all those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on a title or two as part of the company’s free game program. With Brotato available to claim right now, Epic have revealed next week’s line-up – including LEGO Star Wars.

Available to add to your library from the 5th of December (and will remain claimable until the 12th), next week’s free Epic Games Store titles will be the following:

• Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga offers a new take on the LEGO formula of games, with this entry adopting more of a 3rd-person shooter perspective compared to TT Games’ previous efforts.

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop meanwhile is an expanded version of the bus driving simulator, adding a whole new career mode to the game – alongside an expansion to the map.

As they have done for years now, expect Epic’s free daily game giveaway to begin some time during the second half of December. Until then, you’ll have two very different yet equally as fun games to get stuck into.

KitGuru says: What do you think of next week’s offerings? How has Epic’s free game program treated you this year? How many games are in your Epic library at this point? Let us know down below.

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The journey for No Man’s Sky and the team at Hello Games is unlike anything else we’ve seen in the history of the games industry. Following its disastrous launch, Sean Murray and co. have worked diligently over the past 8 years to turn No Man’s Sky into all that it was promised to be and so much more – with the game now finally sitting at an all-time Steam rating of ‘Very Positive’.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Hello Games head Sean Murray said “Holy shit you guys – it happened. ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive. Thank you Thank you Thank you. You have no idea what this means to us.”

While No Man’s Sky’s ‘recent reviews’ have held a positive score for years now, the game’s aforementioned launch saw it get review-bombed so badly that the next 8 years has been spent with NMS slowly improving its overall reviews on Steam.

Finally, with almost 250,000 total reviews, No Man’s Sky’s Steam score now more accurately represents what players actually think of the game. No Man’s Sky’s journey continues.

KitGuru says: What do you think of NMS in 2024? Does it represent the ultimate video game redemption story? How long did it take for your opinion on NMS to shift? Let us know down below.

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While the annual Game Awards has seen an increasing amount of criticism year-over-year (be it due to an abundance of advertising, a lack of awards or inaccurate categories) the show still serves a major role in the current video games industry. Following its nomination for Game of the Year at the upcoming TGAs, Balatro has seen a massive surge on mobile platforms.

Following its arrival on PC earlier this year, Balatro came to mobile platforms right at the tail end of September. While the title had a solid 14 days of performance on Android/iOS, the game’s weekly revenue then began to fall consistently – until it was nominated for Game of the Year.

In the wake of the nomination, Balatro’s mobile release shot right back up the charts, with its 2nd-highest performing week on the platform since launch (according to PocketGamer).

All in all, Balatro has now made over $4.4 million on mobile since its arrival in late September. While a small figure compared to other gaming giants, many who play on phones are quite averse to spending money – especially upfront for a game – and so its success is certainly notable.

It will be interesting to see how sales perform after the winners are announced.

KitGuru says: Have you been playing Balatro? Should more games be ported to mobile? Could it take home the GOTY? Let us know down below.

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Following Microsoft’s opening of the floodgates when it comes to bringing their Xbox exclusives to other platforms, the console maker reportedly has a PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 ready and waiting. That said, according to one leaker, the PS5 port has been ‘delayed’, but not cancelled.

In a post made on Twitter, the leaker eXtas1s claimed that a PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5 is coming eventually, writing in a translated tweet:

“Forza Horizon 5 has already been ported to PS5, but its release was delayed (not cancelled) this past summer. However, they consider it a game that can do quite well, and it will arrive, I don't know when, but it will arrive.”

News of a PS5 release for Forza first came to light back in August, when it was claimed by multiple sources that the racing title would be announced for Sony’s system during Gamescom.

This did not come to be, however, according to eXtas1s the plan remains the same – albeit arriving at a later date.

Given the backlash faced by Microsoft over bringing larger exclusives (such as the upcoming Indiana Jones) to PlayStation, perhaps the Xbox maker is waiting for a quieter period to make the announcement.

KitGuru says: Why do you think the announcement was pushed back? Will the game support PS5 Pro when it launches? Let us know down below.

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Tencent has announced its latest game, Light of Motiram, promising an open-world with survival gameplay and “animal like” creatures. The issue? It looks an awful lot like Horizon Zero Dawn. 

Tencent subsidiary studio, Polaris Quest, has created its own game, clearly heavily inspired by Horizon Zero Dawn. As you can see in the comparison between the images for both games below:

Light of Motiram on the left and Horizon Zero Dawn on the right. 

Aside from the bow and arrow equipped main character and mechanical animals running around, it also has building mechanics and co-op, making it a multiplayer-focused game, versus the cinematic-campaign focus of the Horizon games.

This isn't the first time we've seen a Tencent game release with similarities to another popular IP. There are plenty of League of Legends clones, for example.

KitGuru Says: This game sneaking out ahead of Guerrilla Games' upcoming multiplayer Horizon game is sure to not go unnoticed. So far though, Sony and Tencent have not commented on the comparisons between these two games. 

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Today we are putting together our final featured build of the year, sponsored by Thermaltake and The Tower 250. This is the company's latest ITX case based on the popular octagonal prism shape we have come to know and love from the rest of The Tower series. It’s a smaller version of The Tower 600 and 300, it supports mini ITX motherboards, graphics cards up to 360mm long, installation of up to eight 120mm fans and up to 360mm radiators on the right-hand side. Let's see what we can do with the latest The Tower case…

Timestamps:

00:00 The Tower 250
02:05 A close up look
07:05 Hardware for the build
10:20 Timelapse build
16:19 Closing thoughts

Case – Thermaltake The Tower 250 Snow Edition

• The Tower 250 features Thermaltake's classic octagonal prism design in a small form factor that doesn’t compromise on cooling performance with 360mm radiator support and includes two CT120 fans with the potential for installing up to eight 120mm fans.
• It can be mounted vertically out of the box or horizontally using the stand that can be purchased separately and upgraded with the optional 3.9-inch LCD screen to display real-time hardware stats and info.
• The case is also equipped with tool-free panel removal, a removable side radiator bracket for simple installation, storage support for up to two 2.5-inch SSDs and a handy top-mounted front I/O for easy access.

Specifications:

• Case Type: Mini Tower
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 506 x 300 x 281 mm
• Net Weight: 7.1 kg
• Material: SPCC
• Motherboard Support: Mini ITX
• Expansion Slots: 3
• Storage Bays: 1 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5”
• Max GPU Length: 360mm (245mm With power Cover)
• MAX GPU Height: N/A
• MAX GPU Thickness: N/A
• Max CPU Cooler Height: 210mm
• Max PSU Size: ATX up to 200mm
• Pre-installed fans: 2 x CT120
• Fan Support: 2 x 120mm (Top) 3 x 120/2 x 140mm (Right Side) 2 x 120/14mm (Rear) 1 x 120/140mm (PSU Cover)
• Radiator Support: 360/280/240/140/120mm (Right Side)
• Dust Filters: Top, sides, bottom, front
• Font I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1 x 3.5mm Audio
• LCD Screen: 9” (optional)

Price: MSRP £139.99 – Available in the UK early December 2024

CPU Cooler – Thermaltake TH360 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync Snow Edition

• The TH360 V2 Ultra is equipped with three CT120 ARGB Sync fans with Mag Force 2.0 pogo pin modular design for quick assembly and single cable connectivity.
• An industrial CPU block cap design featuring a 480 x 480 resolution LCD screen to display system stats and real-time hardware information.
• Enhanced cooling via a slim 27mm thick radiator, high-performance copper cold plate, a high-quality reliable pump and low evaporation tubing for zero maintenance.

Price: £139.99 – Available now From Scan.

Fans – Thermaltake CT120 EX ARGB Sync 

• Mag Force 2.0 pogo pin connectivity for fast, cable-free connectivity and easy hassle-free installation.
• Nine addressable RGB LEDs can be connected directly to 3-pin 5V motherboard headers and controlled and configured via motherboard RGB software.
• CT120 EX is equipped with a PWM speed range of 500 – 2000 RPM, maximum air pressure of 2.95 mmH2O, max airflow of 68 CFM and max noise output of just 25.8 dBA.

Price: £49.99 – Available now from Scan.

Power Supply – Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER GT Snow 850W

• Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER GT Snow 850W is ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 ready with 80-plus gold certification.
• It's equipped with PCIe 12V 2×6 support for a dedicated power connection to the latest graphics cards and fully modular cables.
• Featuring a powerful single 12v rail, LLC and DC to DC circuit design for stable operation and enhanced voltage regulation.

Price: MSRP $109 – Available from Thermaltake USA Store.

Build Specification:

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Motherboard – MSI MPG B650i Edge WiFi
• Graphics Card – Palit RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming Pro White
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB modules) Thermaltake TOUGHRAM XG RGB D5 DDR5-6000 MT/s
• Storage – 2 TB Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• CPU Cooler – Thermaltake TH360 V2 Ultra EX ARGB Sync Snow Edition
• Power Supply – Thermaltake ToughPower GT Snow 850W 80+ Gold ATX3.1/PCIe 5.1
• Case fans – Thermaltake CT120 EX ARGB Sync
• Chassis – Thermaltake The Tower 250 Snow Edition
• Operating System – Windows 11

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KitGuru says: If you want a The Tower case but The Tower 600 and 300 are too big for you, then don't worry because The Tower 250 is here!

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GeForce Now has cut prices for its premium tiers, so if you are between GPUs right now, or have access to decent internet but don't have a powerful gaming PC, now is a good time to subscribe. On top of that, six more games are joining the library this week. 

During this holiday period, all new GeForce NOW members can get their hands on either a Performance membership for £4.99 or an Ultimate membership for £9.99. With a Performance membership, gamers can look forward to a crisp 1440p streaming at 60FPS. The Ultimate membership features an RTX 4080 GPU and up to 4K at 120FPS or 1080p at 240FPS.

Currently, GeForce Now members can also get a 30 percent discount on SteelSeries hardware.

Here are the games joining GeForce Now this week:

• New Arc Line (New release on Steam, Nov. 26)

• MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline Demo (Steam)

• PANICORE (Steam)

• Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour Demo (Steam)

• Slime Rancher (Steam)

• Sumerian Six (Steam)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which launched via Xbox Game Pass last week, is coming to GeForce Now, but Microsoft and Nvidia are still working on bringing it over.

KitGuru Says: Are you thinking of subscribing to GeForce Now for a month to give it a try?

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The launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was ambitious but did not come without issues. The latest version of the game incorporates new streaming technology. This meant that a lot of people faced problems accessing the game initially, but a patch has now fixed things up. 

Team Asobo has pushed out a new patch for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. In this update, “the distribution layer capacity has been increased”, boosting the servers to 99.9% reliability, according to the developers. With this patch, everything is now performing “as expected”.

While access and server problems have been fixed, Team Asobo is aware of some other issues. Third-party add-ons, including MSFS 2020 non-aircraft content and some other content ported over from the previous game, are causing problems and in some cases, preventing gameplay. Due to this, certain content from MSFS 2020 will be deactivated while the issue is identified.

A future update will also add the ability for users to disable and enable content on their own, which seems like a sensible move, as it allows for players to work around compatibility errors.

KitGuru Says: Have you tried the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator? 

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Throughout its existence, the Sniper Elite series has done one thing very well – letting players snipe World War II Nazis in slow motion. With the upcoming Sniper Elite: Resistance arriving early next year, the team at Rebellion have explained why they plan to remain in this time period for all future entries.

In an interview conducted by VideoGamer, the lead level designer for Sniper Elite: Resistance – Beck Shaw – explained why the series has never moved away from its WWII setting, despite so many other shooters doing so.

According to Shaw, “Sniper Elite, at least for the foreseeable future, will still be grounded in World War 2, I think it gives us a really good challenge. Like, World War 2 was probably the last time where, you know, it was one man and his gun against the Nazis.”

They continued, “Obviously, uh there probably were people that stuck behind enemy lines, but you don't have all these drones flying around, you don't have thermal imaging sensors and all that satellite data modern soldiers might have.”

World War II will forever be an interesting part of history, and so it is welcome to see the team at Rebellion continue to represent and showcase it.

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KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to Sniper Elite: Resistance? What’s your opinion on the World War II setting for shooters? Let us know down below.

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Despite its disastrous launch more than half a decade ago, Bethesda have continued to support Fallout 76 with consistent updates. Alongside a nice boost thanks to the popularity of Amazon’s Fallout TV show, the live-service title has now managed to surpass 21 million players.

Revealing this latest figure in a blog post discussing the game’s recent nomination for ‘labour of love’ in the Steam Awards, Bethesda wrote:

“We'd like to take this opportunity to tell you how far we've come since Fallout 76 launched in 2018 and just how S.P.E.C.I.A.L. you all are. Our key focus over these six years has been to build up this amazing community and to evolve our game to continuously meet their needs through more than 50 free updates. Along the way, our game has grown – and so has our community of players. Since launch we've welcomed over 21 million Vault-dwellers to Appalachia!”

While an impressive figure, in being a live-service game the total number of players is less important than the number of active players – especially as FO76 is available on Xbox Game Pass.

Still, there’s no denying that the team at Bethesda maintaining Fallout 76 have done a lot for the game since its launch all the way back in 2018; and with more content on the way, the total player count will likely continue to grow.

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KitGuru says: Have you played Fallout 76 recently? How does it compare to launch? Does the game deserve the ‘labour of love’ award? Let us know down below.

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Each month, all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription are able to get their hands on a few select games which can be added to your library – and remain playable as long as you have an active subscription. For the final month of 2024, Sony is bringing some co-op vibes with It Takes Two and more.

Available to add to your library from the 3rd of December, all those with a PlayStation Plus Essential subscription or higher can get their hands on:

• It Takes Two
• Temtem
• Aliens: Dark Descent

For the uninitiated, It Takes Two is a game of the year winning co-op action-adventure platformer from the studio behind ‘Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons’ and ‘A Way Out’. Released back in 2021, the title was praised for its inventiveness and constant creativity.

Temtem is a cutesy Pokemon-like MMO, featuring its own spin on the genre with interesting mechanics. Last but not least, Aliens: Dark Descent is an RTS set in the iconic Alien/s universe, offering a new perspective on the franchise.

Sony also teased some of next month’s PlayStation Plus Premium titles with quite a few heavy-hitters arriving on the 10th of December – namely Sly 2: Band of Thieves; Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of next month’s line-up? Has PlayStation Plus been worth it in 2024? What changes would you like to see Sony focus on next year? Let us know down below.

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Many of our readers will already be aware of Montech – they have made quite an impact in 2024 with some of their clever and well received case designs. Recently they spoke to us about taking a look at some of their new power supplies and the first one we have on review today is the Titan PLA 1000W. This fully modular power supply is Platinum efficiency rated and has a full 10 year warranty.

While it might be a surprise for many to see Montech entering into the PSU market, the creation of these new units is due to a collaboration with leading brand Seasonic. This unit is certified Platinum rated by both 80 Plus standards and the more modern and reliable Cybenetics platform.

Montech have released 750W, 850W and 1200W units in this series, as well as the 1000W unit we are testing today. Montech claim these power supplies ‘deliver top tier performance, unmatched efficiency and rock solid reliability. We will find that out in the review today.

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Black Friday sales are upon us and Lexar, a company that has scored highly in our recent reviews testing, has some excellent deals lined up for the next few days. Here we round up the best deals for Lexar ARES and THOR memory, as well as speedy M.2 high-capacity SSDs.

Lexar ARES RGB 6400MT/s DDR5:

This 32GB DDR5 memory kit was recently reviewed by us. This kit is one of the few to be both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO certified. In terms of technical specifications, it offers 6400MT/s memory and CL32-38-38-76 timings out of the box. You can see our full review for in-depth testing figures.

Normally this memory kit retails for over £120 but until the 2nd of December, it is discounted to £98.99, making it an ideal pick-up for someone making the jump to a DDR5-capable PC.

Lexar THOR RGB 6000MT/s DDR5:

This is another 32GB DDR5 memory kit, but it comes in at a cheaper price of £86.99. The THOR RGB DDR5 memory is also XMP and EXPO compatible and offers CL38 latency at 6000MT/s speeds.

For RGB enthusiasts, there is s sleek RGB light bar sitting over the top of a black heatsink with gold accents, inspired by the Mjolnir hammer.

Lexar PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs:

Lexar has a few high-capacity M.2 SSDs currently discounted by up to 19 percent. The biggest of which is the Lexar NQ790 4TB which is down to £205. Alternatively, there is the 2TB version, which sits at just under £108. A 1TB version can be found for just under £60. These SSDs offer read/write speeds up to 7000MB/s and 6000MB/s respectively. Better yet, they are suitable for both desktop PCs and PS5 consoles, so if you want to upgrade your console storage, one of these should be worth picking up at current prices.

There is one final SSD to mention here, the Lexar NM790, which offers read/write speeds of up to 7400MB/s and 6500MB/s respectively, with 2TB of capacity for £105. As it is a speedy PCIe 4.0 SSD with a slim heatsink, it is compatible with both desktop PCs and PS5 consoles. We previously reviewed the 4TB version of this SSD, scoring it highly for its balance of high-performance and large capacity.

All of the deals mentioned are available directly through Amazon with Prime shipping, so if you do decide to nab an upgrade during the sale, you'll have it delivered next-day.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up any new PC hardware during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? 

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Back in May, Microsoft announced that they would be releasing a new Xbox app for mobile which would allow you to purchase games directly through the app – among other additions. While the app was said to be launching in July, it has yet to come to fruition. According to Microsoft, it’s ready to launch, but can’t currently be released due to legal issues.

The launch date for Microsoft’s new Xbox app has been pushed back a few times now. As mentioned, it was intended to release in July, however this did not come to pass. Then, Microsoft claimed that the app would arrive in November. With the month nearing its end, Xbox executive Sarah Bond took to social media to explain why it’s not here yet, claiming:

“Due to a temporary administrative stay recently granted by the courts, we are currently unable to launch these features as planned. Our team has the functionality built and ready to go live as soon as the court makes a final decision.”

While Microsoft could technically release the app at any time, they appear to be waiting until it is most financially advantageous to do so – when they could launch the app on the Play Store without paying as many fees.

Google responded to Bond’s comments with a similar sentiment, writing “Microsoft has always been able to offer their Android users the ability to play and purchase Xbox games directly from their app – they’ve simply chosen not to.”

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Samsung is reportedly looking to overtake LG with its next QD-OLED panel. Samsung Display is claimed to be producing a new QD-OLED 500Hz panel, which would beat out LG's current fastest OLED display.

According to South Korean outlet, ETNews, Samsung Display is set to debut a 500Hz QD-OLED panel in the near future. This would beat out the current fastest OLED panel on the market, which top out at 480Hz.

The first 500Hz QD-OLED monitors using Samsung's latest panels are expected in 2025, as they are said to be in the final stages of development. We could potentially see an official announcement at CES in January, where Samsung is known to show off new display technologies. For example, Samsung showed off its foldable display prototypes at CES years before the Galaxy Fold smartphone was announced.

LG will no doubt have some impressive displays at CES next year too. It is shaping up to be an interesting couple of months in the world of gaming monitors.

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After launching Cyberpunk 2077 in late 2020, CD Projekt Red restructured its studios to reduce crunch and even swapped out its in-house development tools for Unreal Engine technology to smooth out development of future games. Since then, the studio has also been very open about its roadmap. In the latest update, we've learned that The Witcher 4 is now in full production. 

Back in July, CD Projekt game director, Pawel Sasko, confirmed that The Witcher 4 was due to go into ‘full production' later this year. Now, as part of CDPR's Q3 earnings report, the company has confirmed that the game is now in “the most intensive phase of development”.

The game's director, Sebastian Kalemba, added a statement, saying: “With new challenges just around the corner, it’s the talented and hard-working people who make me believe we can together make the upcoming Witcher Saga a remarkable experience. No stopping now! Stay tuned for what’s on the other side of the coin.”

Currently, there are around 400 people working on the next Witcher game, making it the largest project currently going at CD Projekt Red. The company also has smaller teams working on the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, a new Witcher spin-off game, and a remake of The Witcher 1.

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KitGuru Says: The production phase is the longest part of development, so it will still be a few years before the game is ready. From the sounds of it, we will continue getting updates right up to that point. 

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